MeisterSinger: One-hand watches for lovers of classic timekeeping

One-hand watches literally get to the heart of time. MeisterSinger is iconic for one-hand watches. The Münster-based watch manufacturer has been represented internationally in more than 40 countries with these special watches since it was founded in 2001. A single-hand watch has no second or minute hands at all. The fine MeisterSinger hand tip literally gets to the heart of the time. MeisterSinger stands for the self-determined use of time.

Watches no. 1 and no. 3 are considered icons of one-hand watches

At Inhorgenta 2024, the company is presenting watch no. 3, an icon of the early days, and the hand-wound model no. 1, an automatic version, which represent the classics of the collection. All the design features of these two watches can be found throughout the MeisterSinger collection: The needle-pointed hand, the fine line hierarchy on the edge of the dial and the two-digit hour numerals. The best-selling watch straps in the collection are made of leather. There are also variants and options made from metal link straps such as Milanese, velour or vegan straps. MeisterSinger is broadly positioned in this respect, even though most watches are supplied with a leather strap. At Inhorgenta 2024, the company will be presenting a smaller 38mm version of the number 3. This will also allow narrower wrists to adorn themselves compared to the previously rather striking 43mm version.

Reading the time with just one hand

The concept of the single-hand watch is not a new invention by MeisterSinger; in fact, watches were generally designed as single-hand watches until well into the 18th century. In this sense, MeisterSinger goes back to the beginnings of timekeeping and proves how charming it can be to read the time on a one-hand watch. Once you have understood the concept, it is very intuitive to use. Specifically, if the hand points to 9, it is exactly 9 o'clock, if it points to 10, it is therefore 10 o'clock. In the middle of the two digits there is a line indicating the half hour, another for the quarter hour and smaller ones for the 5-minute intervals. These divisions mean that the time can be read to the minute with just one hand.

Pangea Daydate a watch like in the old days in a modern design

At the trade fair stand, an employee demonstrates this function on a Pangea Daydate. The Daydate is a watch with two open day and date rings. The date and day can be read below the 12 o'clock position. The special feature of this watch is a historicizing design dial, characterized by a needle hand inspired by a pocket watch and a different font, which gives the overall impression of a piece from earlier years. Very fitting for the MeisterSinger watch collection, as the company goes back to the origins of timekeeping with this one-hand watch. One example of the beautiful, unusual Pangea Daydate is on sale at a price of 2590 euros.

MeisterSinger Edition watches particularly popular with collectors

MeisterSinger watches have been popular with collectors for many years and have attracted a large fan community. Edition watches, which are issued at regular intervals, are of course particularly popular.